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Pujols scores 1,000th career run

Pujols scores 1,000th career run

KANSAS CITY -- Albert Pujols reached another milestone on Friday night, scoring his 1,000th career run against the Kansas City Royals during a 10-5 Cardinals victory at Kauffman Stadium.

The landmark run came in the top of the third. With runners on second and third, the Royals elected to intentionally walk Pujols, who had already driven in two runs with a single in the top of the first.

Right fielder Ryan Ludwick followed Pujols with a grand slam to left, and Pujols trotted around the bases and crossed the plate for the 1,000th time in his illustrious career.

Pujols finished the game 1-for-3, having left in the fifth inning with the Cards up big. He was replaced by Chris Duncan at first base.